carll2 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 awesome thanks i use to have a really amazing lure its the luhr jensen hot lips with the big lip silver/blue..it would get down to about 30-33 feet and get those walleye to bite but they stopped making them.. ..il figure out the winning lure again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 You'll find it. But it's easy to add and remove weight on any lure to get the depth so don't worry to much, the action of the lure is what it's all about, it will take time to find your favorite actions to, nothing beats time on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carll2 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 i cant wait to get on the water..i leave as soon as the ice goes..normally the ice goes the 2nd week of may, last year it went the end of the 1st week..im hopeing the ice will be gone for may 1st so i have tome to settle in and find the spots..atleasrs il have some good pics when i get back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 If you are intent on fishing cranks/minnow baits down deep, GbayGiant had the best advice of attaching a floating plug (eg, the rapala floaters) behind a bottom bouncer. A 3 way swivel & some weight will also do the same thing. Remember, the longer the lead the more the bait will be able to dive so keep that in mind. I would be more inclined to jig at those depths but whatever works for you. Cheers, ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 It seems to me that a Lead Core set up would be the best of all worlds for your application... then, you could run just about any crank you want, at the desired depth. Also, don't forget about Offshore's snap weight system as another alternative. For cranks, try; Wally Divers, LJ Power Dives, Manns Stretch 20, HotnTot, any deep diving Rap ... HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carll2 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 prettty good advice guys.. man there are so many options.. well let the lure shopping begin.. there is lots of stumps at the bottom since they logged it and flooded it so for this reason i was thinking of going with spider-wire 30lb with a 6lb diameter. this way i can use it to jig and or troll without using leaders, thats what my friend does with great sucess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I mostly use 20lbs braided line and have never had it break yet, It bends the jig hook before the line breaks. However it cuts very easy on sharp objects and is highly visible in the water, so I always go with usually a 20lbs fluorocarbon leader of 3-4 feet usually that is invisible and can handle some sharp objects, just check it for nicks once in a while. But the superlines will cut like butter when they hit something sharp (teeth or rocks etc..) so they are not good leaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 GbayGiant has it right... I too always use a mono or fluorocarbon leader when jigging or even casting cranks with a braided line. If you have 2 jigging rods, I suggest putting a braided line on one and 8lb mono on the other. I only jig walleye with braided line once I start fishing 20-25 feet or deeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carll2 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 ahhh very interesting.. awesome tips guys yeah my friend that uses spider wire cuts the line and re ties the lure after every 3-4 fish, or else like you say it get very weak and will cut easily..il have 3 reels one with spider wire 20lbs. one with stren 8lb clear mono and stren 8lb gold ...i should have alll the bases covered..man i never knew beeing a guide was this much preperation lol but i cant wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 You got some good info here, these guys know there stuff, it's amazing how you can gain years of knowledge on this site in minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carll2 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 i know the knowledge everybody has around here is really great. i learned more here in 2 days than i would have in 1 year. now hopefully this fall i will have some tips and tricks of my own to share with other newbies that need some help. and dont worry i will have more questions before i leave lol thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carll2 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 well guys i made the big purchase today. i bought my rod/reel from a local tackle shop that i buy everything from. i rather support a local tackle shop than a big store like cablas or le baron,plus this guy gives me a 10% discount from beeing a member on a quebec fishing website. so here what i bought rod-Fenwick techna av 6"6 reel(spinning)- shimano symetre 2500ri and with the rod i got a free fenwick rodcase in all this set me back 300$ tax included.. not bad now i have the hunting and fishing show tommrow, lets see what kind of lures i can find thanks again for all the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 (edited) Damn I forgot how much good fishing gear is. No' but that's a great set-up and warranty, you'll fall in love with that one. Just a thought for you, I got my first wood handled rod 2 years ago and I can feel a jig or lure bounce of each pebble or anything it touches, and the red cedar used you can't even tell the difference in weight it's still super light and far more sensitive than cork. Just think of the vibration you get when you hit a wood baseball bat, now I'm getting all my rods with wood handles. I have a sensitivity problem when it comes to walleye. P.S. I think you went over your 100-$200 budget. Edited February 24, 2007 by GbayGiant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carll2 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 hey i love the rod already..i have a spot in my bed for it already!!! lol.. i know the whole budget thing was blown but as you guys explained to me im better getting quality since i will be using it day in and day out. now i cant wait to use it, is it really that sensative that you feel every rock and pebble?wow. one little question i was wondering about since i need all these rod/reels for work tools next year may i claim them on my taxes or atleast a percentage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Only if you claim the income! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carll2 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 ok well i will be declared by the place im working for so i can claim unemployement for the off season.. so does that count as me claiming the income? thnks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carll2 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 oh yeah and also to claim my fishing stuff on taxes do i need a decleration(sp?) from my employer stating that i used my own earning to buy my tackle/equipment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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